A new book tells of our fascination for flowers, seen in food and films, myths and memories | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

A new book tells of our fascination for flowers, seen in food and films, myths and memories | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

Written by Pallavi Chattopadhyay |Updated: October 31, 2019 8:35:18 am

A new book tells of our fascination for flowers, seen in food and films, myths and memories

The 39-year-old beauty editor, and founder of the flower-based beauty brand Jhelum Loves, brings together history, recipes, and stories around flowers that we have grown up with

Jhelum Biswas Bose

For Kolkata-born Jhelum Biswas Bose, flowers were intrinsic to her life, be it the 108 pink lotuses offered at Durga puja pandals or her mother’s floral arrangements in the living room. In her book, Phoolproof: Indian flowers, their myths, traditions and usage (Penguin Random House; Rs 299); the 39-year-old beauty editor, and founder of the flower-based beauty brand Jhelum Loves, brings together history, recipes, and stories around flowers that we have grown up with. Some of the dishes include Parat Parantha with Marigold and Chicken Ghee Roast with Desi Gulab.